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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>Since Jordi's wedding was somewhere far away in
a Wild Forest among the Elves, Ben'Dar waits until he meets up with Jordi again
to present him with a gift.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>Upon seeing Jordi in Sivas, Ben'Dar strides
toward him excitedly, a broad smile on his face. Shaking Jordi's hand
exuberantly and clapping him heartily on the back, he says loudly, "Friend
Jordi! It's good to see you again! Congratulations on your
wedding. I trust it was a wonderful time for you and Neva?"</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>After chatting for several minutes about
Jordi's wedding, Ben'Dar motions to the door of the tavern with one hand, "Come
outside with me, I have a wedding gift for you."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>He leads Jordi outside to a small stable nearby
the tavern. Inside, being groomed by a handler, is a very young horse, a
foal of exceptional quality. It is full of energy and its coat is glossy
with health. Upon seeing Ben'Dar, the handler stops brushing the
foal. The foal whinnies playfully and trots over to nuzzle
Ben'Dar's outstretched hand.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>Looking at Jordi, Ben'Dar smiles.
</FONT><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>"Not a bad little fellow, is he. I just
purchased him from a farmer on the other side of Marentia. He has perfect
lines and impressive blood. I think he will be one of the fastest horses
in the land....once he's been properly trained. His name is Velox, which
is a Zen'Dan word that means "swift", though you may come up with a better name
for him in Elven."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>"In the Fel'oros clan, when a man is wed, it is
my people's custom for each family in the tribe to give
him a horse. Rather than simply purchase you a horse, I wanted to
honor you and Neva by hand-picking this young colt and training
him personally."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Eurostile size=4>"He will be yours once I've properly trained
him for you. It will take several years, but when he is ready, Velox will
be as fleet as a hare, as bold as a lion, and absolutely obedient to your
commands. It is my gift to you and Neva." Ben'Dar concludes with a small
bow and brings the foal over to meet his new master.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>